Key Takeaways EU Parliament advanced the digital euro, moving the CBDC into final negotiations with member states. The asset will provide free basic accounts and holding limits, protecting commercial bank liquidity. The ECB will use the CBDC to counter stablecoins, reducing European dependence on external providers. Digital Euro Advances To Negotiation Phase Europe is a step closer to implementing a unified central bank digital currency ( CBDC), the digital euro, across the eurozone. On Thursday, the European Parliament advanced the creation of a digital euro with 416 votes in favor, 169 votes against, and 22 abstentions, allowing it to proceed …